The average train between Nottingham and Rugby takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to Rugby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Nottingham and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Rugby at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Rugby station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Nottingham to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Rugby station.
Book your Nottingham to Rugby train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Nottingham and Rugby is 65.2 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Rugby via Tamworth in around 1h 58m.